FAQ's :: Kensington Window Expressions

1. We need new window coverings, but are unsure what type to get for each type room setting. How do we decide?

Kensington offers a wide array of colors, styles and light control fabrics for each category of shades and blinds. The Product area of this website provides a visual of each product. In addition, a designer from our network of Kensington Designers will come to your home to help guide you through your final choices.

2. Which products do you recommend for the maximum blocking of light?

Many Kensington products are offered with light control options from minimum to maximum light control. Try Kensington Honeycomb, Pleated, Roller, Roman, Privacy-Slats Wood Blinds or Woven Woods for varying degrees of Light Filtering to Blackout.

3. What type of window covering should we use in our bathroom or kitchen? Both have high humidity, and we do not want to ruin our blinds with water or stains.

Kensington Alternative Wood, Aluminum Blinds or PVC Verticals are great choices. Simply dry your blinds with a cloth, and they will continue to look great for years. Stains are easily removed by cleaning them with a wet cloth. See the Care and Cleaning Instructions on each Product Page, for more details.

4. We have very large windows with beautiful views, but we want a window covering that allows for more privacy without blocking our entire view. What are your recommendations?

Kensington Horizontal Shadings are a perfect fit for large windows. Their sheer characteristics allow for enjoying the view, while offering varying levels of light control and privacy.

5. We have small children at home who are into everything. We are very concerned about their safety around our window coverings. Are your window coverings safe for our family?

Kensington Window Expressions is very concerned with the safety of your family. When considering window coverings for rooms that are frequented by children, we highly recommend our cordless shades. Kensington Honeycomb Shades are available with a cordless feature. The shades maintain the stylish look of your home, with a high level of safety.

For further information on window covering safety, visit http://www.windowcoverings.org

6. We have an arch in the entryway of my home. We would like to cover it, but are unsure how. Do you have suggestions?

Kensington offers three products for arches, each with various operating systems. Honeycomb and Pleated arches perfectly complement your fabric window coverings, while the Louvered Arch looks great with your Kensington Wood or Alternative Wood Blinds.

7. Is it difficult to keep your Kensington Blinds clean?

Each Kensington product comes with instructions for care and cleaning. These instructions can be found on each Product page of this site. To ensure your blinds look their best, please follow the instructions carefully.

8. How do we purchase a Kensington product?

Simply use our handy Product Information Request.

9. Our household runs 24 – hours a day. We have those of us who sleep at night and due to work, those of us who sleep during the day. Do we have alternatives for controlling light other than Blackout Shades?

Day-Night Shades are a perfect alternative. They offer the convenience of a light altering fabric on the bottom and the beauty of a sheer, more elegant fabric, on the top. Available in Kensington Honeycomb and Pleated fabrics, this style utilizes two different fabrics on one shade. A translucent fabric is used on the top and a room-darkening fabric on the bottom, connected by a moving rail. This shade provides six options to raise and lower your shades for varying degrees of light control and privacy.

10. We live on a very busy street, and when we raise our blinds, everyone passing by can see into our home. We want to let the light into our house, but need privacy from the busy street. What do we do?

Try a Top-Down/Bottom-Up Shade. This shade can be opened from both the top and bottom. This style is ideal for letting natural light in through the top and preserving privacy below. It also allows light to flood a room by opening completely from the bottom up.